AN IVORY NETSUKE** , EDO-MEIJI PERIOD (19TH CENTURY), SIGNED <I>GARAKU</I> | Christie's

Sale 9086

Japanese and Korean Art

New York, Park Avenue

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23 March 1999

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Lot 3

AN IVORY NETSUKE**

EDO-MEIJI PERIOD (19TH CENTURY), SIGNED GARAKU

Price realised

USD 2,470

Estimate

USD 3,000 - USD 5,000

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AN IVORY NETSUKE**
edo-meiji period (19th century), signed garaku
Carved as two karashishi, one hatching from an egg, the other seated on the egg, the eyes inlaid in dark horn
1in. (4.4cm.) high
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